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Lateral with Tom Scott cover image

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Lateral with Tom Scott

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Speculating on the Peculiar Behavior of a Parisian Newfoundland Dog

The hosts discuss a historical incident where a Newfoundland dog in Paris was pushing children into the River Seine daily, humorously speculating on the dog's motives such as cleanliness concerns or breed instincts. They explore various scenarios involving the dog's interactions with children, training involving pictures, ulterior motives like working with pickpocketers, and humorous theories about the dog's behavior and desires.

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